Tesla’s new-car registrations increased across several European markets in September, adding to signs of a recovery for the U.S. electric vehicle maker after two years of declining sales in the region. Registrations rose 61.9% in France, 2.2% in Norway and 38.4% in Sweden compared with the same month last year, according to data from national […]
Thousands of Audi employees gathered in Neckarsulm, Germany, to protest against the possible closure of the automaker’s manufacturing plant as parent company Volkswagen continues a major restructuring programme. According to the works council, around 6,000 workers took part in the demonstration, expressing concerns over job security and the future of the facility.
Volkswagen has announced plans to deepen cost-cutting measures as Chinese automakers continue expanding into the European market. CEO Oliver Blume said the company faces growing competitive pressure from more than 150 Chinese brands, alongside challenges from tariffs and weakening demand in China. The automaker is seeking major restructuring to remain competitive. The
Volvo Cars expects a stronger second half of 2026 despite reporting weak second-quarter results driven by a sharp slowdown in China and rising production costs. The Swedish automaker posted an operating profit of $82.8 million for the April–June period, but its shares fell around 8% after the results were announced. Sales in China, the world’s […]
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is close to finalising plans for a second manufacturing facility in Europe as it accelerates its regional expansion. Speaking at the Reuters Automotive Europe conference in Frankfurt, BYD’s special adviser for Europe, Alfredo Altavilla, said a decision is expected soon, with Spain and France emerging as the leading candidates. The
German automakers are losing momentum as global rivals gain ground, according to a new EY analysis. While major automotive groups worldwide posted a 2% increase in first-quarter revenue, German manufacturers recorded a 4% decline, reflecting growing challenges in key international markets. Industry experts point to a combination of factors behind the downturn, including
Ferrari stepped into a new automotive era on Monday with the unveiling of its first fully-electric car, the “Luce,” in Rome, betting it can captivate drivers without its signature combustion engine roar. The four-door model boasts a top speed of 310 kph (193 mph) and carries a hefty price tag of more than €500,000 ($586,000). […]
Electric vehicle demand across Europe has jumped sharply as soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push consumers toward electric mobility. According to data shared with Reuters, registrations of new EVs across major European markets rose 34% year-on-year in April, while demand for both new and used electric cars surged significantly. Industry players said […]
Volkswagen announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs across Germany by 2030, as post-tax profits fell by 44% in 2025, marking their lowest level since 2016. CEO Oliver Blume said the reductions will impact the entire group, including Audi and Porsche, and follow earlier agreements with unions to cut over 35,000 jobs in a socially responsible […]
The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter “Made in EU” requirements for automakers as part of a proposed Industrial Accelerator Act aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing. Under draft rules, electric vehicles would need at least 70% of their parts’ value — excluding the battery — produced within the bloc to qualify for subsidies, alongside […]









